Required skills

Required skills include

determining technologies parameters and context of rapid prototyping applications

investigating sustainability implications of rapid prototyping applications

reviewing features and functions of rapid prototyping applications

identifying rapid prototyping principles and techniques analysis techniques and software

identifying relevant WHS regulatory and risk management compliance requirements for rapid prototyping applications

assessing software facilities services plant and tooling and materials

analysing labour and skills distribution requirements degree of automation and competitiveness costs and breakeven

evaluating rapid prototyping against alternative methods and technologies

reporting and documenting results of scoping principles and techniques identification and evaluation of products and processes product and process analysis and CAD files

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

range features and applications of rapid prototyping processes including

digitisers and reverse engineering processes

selective laser sintering SLS

fused deposition modelling FDM

stereolithography SLA

laminated object manufacturing LOM

electron beam melting EBM

D printing DP

solid freeform fabrication

sprayed metal deposition

direct metal deposition DMD

casting patternless and rapid pattern processes

vacuum forming

rapid machining subtractive options

rapid cutting options such as computer driven gas and laser cutting

robot and auto welding

common applications for rapid prototyping including

concept modelling

multiple design iterations at low cost

form fit and function testing prior to committing to tooling

market design verification prior to mass production

masters for vacuum forming and investment casting

one piece thermoplastic jigs and fixtures

oneoff full strength plastic cast direct deposited metal or sprayed metal components

sources of technical and professional assistance

sustainability implications of rapid prototyping applications and processes

rapid prototyping principles techniques and software

WHS regulatory and risk management requirements relevant to rapid prototyping applications

facilities services plant and tooling required for rapid prototyping applications

materials used in additive printing processes

materials for sprayed metal deposition

materials for rapid casting

other materials including

thermoplastics for vacuum forming

materials for rapid machining and fabrication

component design processes and CAD techniques relevant to rapid prototyping processes and applications including

size limitations

combining components

digitising

reverse engineering

labour and skills requirements relevant to rapid prototyping

systems thinking continuous improvement and constraint and contingency management techniques

WHS and regulatory requirements codes of practice standards risk management and registration requirements

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to evaluate rapid prototyping applications for safety economy and fitness for purpose

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

evaluate suitability of a rapid prototyping application against alternative processes

review features and functions of rapid prototyping processes

select appropriate rapid prototyping principles and techniques analysis techniques and software

determine WHS and regulatory requirements risk management and organisational procedures

report and document results

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM Metal and Engineering Training Package

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Appropriate technical and professional assistance

Standards and codes

Sustainability

Continuous improvement implementation

Constraints and contingencies